The National tribune., 1887-09-22
"SHERMAN'S BUMMERS."
Annual Meeting OF the Society of the Army OF the
Tennessee.


Annual Meeting OF the Society of the Army OF the
Tennessee.
The annual meeting of the Army of the Ten
nessee was held at Detroit, Mich. Sept. Ii and
j.. The city was most beautifully decorated,
the principal BUSINESS streets, the public build
ings, and many private houses being orna-
mented with flags, banners, streamers bunting,
trophies, and beautiful emblematie designs. IN
some cases Of a noteworthy and original char
acter. Gen. VIM. II. Sherman arrived on the
morning of the 18th. dc was accompanied by
Gen. Henry w. SlocHm. All the distinguished
visitors, 90 the number of 30 dined in the even
ing with Gen. Orlando NJ. Poe. Commander of
the Loyal Legion, and Chairman of the Local
Executive Committee for the Reunion. After
the banquet they visited the cyc!Orama of the
Battle of Atlanta" where an informal recep-
tion was held by the managers.
The evening meeting in Princess Rink at s
o'clock was distinguished by an audience Of not
only the leading men of Detroit and Michigan,
but of the whole Nation. The party on the
platform was composed of the leading figures
Of society, Gov. Luce, Acting Mayor Pridgeon
and others. Gen. q. NJ. Poe, Chairman of the
Local Executive Committee, called the meeting
to order with an Introductory address. Gen.
Sherman called the society 20 order and in-
vited the Rev. Bishop Fallows, of Chicago, to
open the meeting with prayer. After music by
the AriOn Quartet, Gen. Sherman called upon
Gov. Luce, who delivered an address ofwelcOme
on behalf Of the people Of Michigan. lie was
followed by Acting Mayor Pridgeon, welcoming
the society on behalf of the city of Detroit.
Gen. Sherman. on behalf OF the Army of the
Tennessee responded briefly. Col. Augustus
jacobson, Of Chicago, delivered the oratiOn OF
the evening. Another song by the Arion
Quartet completed the set program. A Camp
fire closed the exercises and adjournment was
had until 10 o'clock the next day.
The second days session was called TO order
at lob by Gen. Sherman. Toledo, Sept. Is
and l6, lSSS, was selected rs place aud time for
holding the next Reunion. Col. Gilbert A.
Pierce, with Gen. Smith ID. Atkins as alternate,
was chosen as the next orator. Cincinnati was
selected as permanent headquarters Of the
society.
Gen. Green b. Raum presented the report Of
the committee which had prepared resolutions
on the death of Gen. Logan. The resolutions
declare him the embodiment OF the American
patriot and the foremost volunteer soldier A
suitable statue at the Capitol at Washington
was recommended, and the Army of the Ten
neSSee intends TO cooperate with the Grand
Army of the Republic in erecting IT, The
report was adopted.
John A. Logan, jr, was unanimously elected
TO ill his fathers membership in the society.
| The report of the Treasurer, Gen Force showed
in Government bonds Senator Palmer con.
tributed 10 the local Grand Army Posts the
sum Of $4,000 in cash toward the erection oi
a building for the use Of the Posts. When tho
organization ceases 10 exist, if ever the hail. Ol
an equal equivalent, shall be forever used foI
charity.
The Committee on Nominations reported a
! follows: President, Gen. w. +. sherman; "
Ps, Gen. Poe Maj. Harding, Capt. Fegan, Capt
| Heafiord, Surg. Bond, Capt Crane, ut-Col
jacobson, Col. Lynch. Lieut. Col. Fisk, Gen
Landrum, Maj. Ware and Gen. Hubbard; Rec
| Sec, COL l.. NJ. Dayton; Cor. Sec, Gen. Andy
! lIickenlooper; Treas, Ma. Gen. NJ. Il. Force
! Resolutions Of thanks and Congratulations {,
the city and the Local Entertainment Commit
toe were adopted with cheers. Col. Calkin
read an interesting paper upon the Conflict o
! Opinion Preceding the War" Gen. Sherman
then put a motion to adjourn, and the busines
meetings OF the goth Reunion were ended.
brilliant reception was rendered at nigh
by General aud Mrs. Alger 20 Mrs. Gen. Logan
| Gen. Sherman aud other distinguished guests
Persons in every rank and condition of lf
were heartily welcomed. Gen. Shermen's man
ner throughout the reception was oG-hand an
pleasant. Mrs. Logan's manner was quiet AM
| selfpOssessed.
At the banquet which followed the reception
tOasts were given and responded 10 MS follows
"The President of tie United States" Prcsi
dent James B. Angel, Of the University q
| Michigan; "Our Commander" Col ID. Il. Hen
dersOD, Of Iowa; The American Soldier" th
Rev. Charles O'lleilly, ID. d., of Detroit; "Th
Soldier Dead" Senator Thomas w. Palmer
The Surviving Soldier" the Hon. John
Logan Chipman, of Detroit; "The Women {
the War" Bishop Fellows, Of Chicago; 18th
Army Surgeon" Maj. Henry #. Lyster, NJ. ID
of Detroit.